A friend of mine has an 11 y/o going through something similar since she was about 7.

My friend FB'd a great pic of a navy baseball cap that had "Liam" embroidered on the front, and they had taken a blue Sharpie to the "m" so now it just says "Lia". This was when they'd applied to legally change the child's name.

They've had Lia in therapy for this for years and finally realized it was worth letting him live as her...

It's not for everyone, but it's made their family happier and more peaceful.

A friend of mine has an 11 y/o going through something similar since she was ...

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07/16/2015

A friend of mine has an 11 y/o going through something similar since she was about 7.

My friend FB'd a great pic of a navy baseball cap that had "Liam" embroidered on the front, and they had taken a blue Sharpie to the "m" so now it just says "Lia". This was when they'd applied to legally change the child's name.

They've had Lia in therapy for this for years and finally realized it was worth letting him live as her...

It's not for everyone, but it's made their family happier and more peaceful.

That's absolutely beautiful! I'm so happy they are so supportive. It makes me sad that some kids don't get that. How's she doing with kids at school?

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